Summary: A study reveals that the genetic mutation causing Huntington’s disease (HD) enhances brain development and intelligence in early life, but leads to degeneration in adulthood. Children with the HD…
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Experts urge complex systems approach to assess AI risks
A: an illustration of the complex system of AI-infused social networks. B: a model of amplification of biases in networks due to feedback between algorithm and human decision over time.…
Climate cash should also go to nuclear, says UN atomic chief
Grossi wants nuclear energy to get climate financing. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Tuesday that atomic power should also be allowed to tap into climate change…
Glial Cells May Influence Depression and Schizophrenia
Summary: New research highlights neuroglia (or glia cells) as critical players in mental health, potentially influencing conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Glia cells, long considered “support cells” in the brain,…
Nintendo courts non-gamers in ‘about-turn’ strategy
Nintendo is broadening its reach in theme parks to win non-gamer fans. Once confined to rectangular screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks…
New open-source Python package developed for efficient multi-source evidence fusion
Scientists from Peking University developed a new Python package for efficient implementation of the Evidential Reasoning approach for multi-source evidence fusion. Credit: Guilan Kong, Peking University Researchers from Peking University…
Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event
US musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams said the American dream was not ‘about making the most money’ One of Europe’s biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon…
Astrocytes Play Role in Deciding the Fate of Memories
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, scientists found that acidifying these…
Stable Bedtime Boosts Kids’ Behavior and Emotional Control
Summary: Children with regular bedtimes exhibit better emotional control and behavior than those with irregular sleep patterns. Researchers found that consistency in sleep times helps children handle stress and regulate…
